| query | When you are describing your impression or opinion of something you have heard about or read about, you can talk about the way it s_____ .When you are describing your impression or opinion of something you have heard about or read about, you can talk about the way it sounds . It sounds like a wonderful idea to me, does it really work? It sounds as if they might have made a dreadful mistake. She decided that her doctor's advice sounded pretty good. The book is not as morbid as it sounds. I know this sounds a crazy thing for me to ask you. |
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| word | sound |
| full-definition | noun A sound is something that you hear. Peter heard the sound of gunfire. Liza was so frightened she couldn't make a sound. There was a splintering sound as the railing gave way. ...the sounds of children playing. Sound is energy that travels in waves through air, water, or other substances, and can be heard. The aeroplane will travel at twice the speed of sound. The sound on a television, radio, or CD player is what you hear coming from the machine. Its loudness can be controlled. She went and turned the sound down. Compact discs have brought about a vast improvement in recorded sound quality. A singer's or band's sound is the distinctive quality of their music. They have started showing a strong soul element in their sound. He's got a unique sound and a unique style. You can describe your impression of something you have heard about or read about by talking about the sound of it. Here's a new idea we liked the sound of. I don't like the sound of Toby Osborne. From the sound of things, he might well be the same man. He was being paid danger money from the sound of it. verb If something such as a horn or a bell sounds or if you sound it, it makes a noise. The buzzer sounded in Daniel's office. A young man sounds the bell to start the Sunday service. If you sound a warning, you publicly give it. If you sound a note of caution or optimism, you say publicly that you are cautious or optimistic. The markets sounded a warning over a slowdown in the global economy. Others consider the move premature and have sounded a note of caution. Sir Patrick attempted to sound a positive note, describing the meeting as serving a useful purpose. When you are describing a noise, you can talk about the way it sounds . They heard what sounded like a huge explosion. The creaking of the hinges sounded very loud in that silence. It sounded as if he were trying to say something. When you talk about the way someone sounds, you are describing the impression you have of them when they speak. She sounded a bit worried. Murphy sounds like a child. She sounded as if she really cared. I thought she sounded a genuinely caring and helpful person. When you are describing your impression or opinion of something you have heard about or read about, you can talk about the way it sounds . It sounds like a wonderful idea to me, does it really work? It sounds as if they might have made a dreadful mistake. She decided that her doctor's advice sounded pretty good. The book is not as morbid as it sounds. I know this sounds a crazy thing for me to ask you. |
| inflections | soundssoundingsounded |
| cefr-level | A1 |
Tags: oxford5k::cefr-level:a1
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